About François de Razilly
Lived 1578 – 1622 (aged 43–44). François de Razilly was a French explorer.
François de Razilly was a French nobleman of the 17th century who led the colonial enterprise to found "France Équinoxiale". He headed a colonial party of about 500 to an island which would become the city of São Luís do Maranhão.
He was the brother of two other famous sailors and explorers, Isaac de Razilly and Claude de Razilly.
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Who was François de Razilly?
French explorer
When was François de Razilly born?
François de Razilly was born in 1578.
When did François de Razilly die?
François de Razilly died in 1622.
What was François de Razilly's occupation?
François de Razilly was an explorer.
What nationality was François de Razilly?
François de Razilly was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). François de Razilly. https://biography.guide/francois-de-razilly/
MLA: "François de Razilly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francois-de-razilly/.
Chicago: "François de Razilly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francois-de-razilly/.
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